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About Mary E Scott, RPh, CGP
Expertise
I am a certified geriatric pharmacist with over 23 years experience as a long-term care consultant to nursing homes. I also do community-based consulting on an individual basis. My facility-based monthly newsletter on pharmacy topics is read by nurses in over 200 long-term care facilities in 5 states.

Experience
I received a BS in Pharmacy in 1980 with post-graduate work in public health. I have had a Consultant Pharmacist license since 1984.

Organizations
American Society of Consultant Pharmacists
.I received certification in geriatric pharmacy in 1998.

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Topic: Pharmacy

Expert: Mary E Scott, RPh, CGP
Date: 3/2/2008
Subject: Niaspan

Question
I had a reaction to Niaspan, broke out in a rash and itched all over. I actually lost conscienous. When I convinced by my doctor that I really needed the Niaspan I started to take it again with the same results. Have you ever had anyone complain of this result when taking this drug.

Answer
Hi,Toby,
If you are not taking an aspirin 30-60 minutes before the Niaspan, you should definitely do this. It really cuts down on the flushing and rash. Also, it helps to start with the lowest dose and work you way up so your body can get used to it. Hope this helps, Mary

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